Learning Support Assistant
Hours: 33.33 hours per week over 46 weeks (TERM-TIME ONLY) - 8.45am-3.45pm Monday to Friday.
Salary: £12.21 per hour - Pro rata salary of £18,720.12 per annum.
Location: Langside School, Poole, BH12 5BN
Expected start date : This role is due to start in September 2025
Overall Purpose
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the team at Langside School. The school provides education and support to children with physical and learning disabilities. The role involves supporting the teacher in the delivery of the curriculum, as well as supporting the pupils with personal care needs.
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic person who is nurturing, and proactive in making a positive contribution to our team at Langside. This role requires you to have a Grade 4 or above in Maths and English GCSE's (or equivalent). In return we offer excellent training, staff discounts and term-time only working.
The roles involves:
- Supporting our pupils to access the curriculum.
- Supporting and assisting our pupils with their personal needs - including feeding, exercise and personal care.
- Monitoring our pupils, following guidance to ensure they are safe.
- Supporting the implementation of programmes initiated by teaching, nursing and therapy staff.
For further details, including a full job description, please visit our website - www.diverseabilities.org/careers
For an informal chat regarding this role, please call 01202 718266 option 3 and speak to HR.
We require a completed application form to be returned before the interview date. Please visit our website to download an application form and return to recruitment@diverseabilities.org.uk
Commitment to safeguarding
Diverse Abilities is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. Please ensure a full work history is completed in your application form including any gaps of employment. Applicants will be required to complete satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) check is required for this post prior to commencement.
* Please note: by submitting an application form you are agreeing to Diverse Abilities conducting a social media check- If you wish to know more about this check before applying please call 01202 718266 option 3**
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £12.21 per hour
Expected hours: 33.33 per week
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Poole: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- This role involves personal care which includes supporting someone to access the toilet and be clean afterwards, supporting to shower someone and help them wash themselves. Are you comfortable with this ?
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 19/06/2025
Expected start date: 04/09/2025